WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) — Two people were arrested after authorities found several emaciated animals following a welfare check. Walker County Animal Control received a complaint about multiple horses that appeared to be malnourished. When they arrived on the property, an investigation was launched into this complaint. According to Walker County, several animals on the…… MORE
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Murray County drug sting ends in two arrests
MURRAY COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) — Authorities in Murray County have arrested two individuals for drug related activity. On June 10, 2025, the Murray County Sheriff’s Office’s (MCSO) Narcotics Division conducted an investigation that led to the seizure of the following: 35 grams of methamphetamine 6 lbs of marijuana, 86 grams of psilocybin a firearm $5,238…… MORE
$200,000 grant to help Henagar repair tornado-damaged roads
HENGAR, Al. (WDEF) — Henagar will soon begin repairs on several city streets after receiving a $200,000 grant from Alabama Governor Kay Ivey. The funds come from a Community Development Block Grant Urgent Need award, aimed at helping communities recover from natural disasters. The money will go toward fixing roads damaged by two tornadoes…… MORE
The Pigeon comes to the Creative Discovery Museum!
Mackenzie Steele with the Creative Discovery Museum returns to the News 12 studio to fill in on all the exciting events and exhibits this summer. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – This season’s traveling exhibit has arrived at the Creative Discovery Museum which celebrates the work and art from children’s book author Mo Willems. “The Pigeon Comes…… MORE
Penguin chicks and dragons on the horizon at Tennessee Aquarium
Alison Pryor with the Tennessee Aquarium joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to preview the host of events and attractions this month. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Penguins chicks are on the horizon and dragons are flying into the IMAX theater at the Tennessee Aquarium. It’s peak penguin nesting season and the Tennessee Aquarium has their eye…… MORE
TVA to hold meetings this week on Pisgah site proposal
PISGAH, Ala. (WDEF)- We are learning more about a potential TVA project in Jackson County, Alabama. A potentially transformational project could be approved by the end of the year. ‘The Tennessee Valley is growing. We need power,” said TVA project director Scottie Barrentine. TVA says that rapid population increase across the Tennessee Valley is causing…… MORE
Planning commissioner responds to development complaints
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Some members of the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Regional Planning Agency say that complaints over new developments are over exaggerated. Ongoing angst over new projects across the county have been a recurring theme for years at this point. This week’s RPA meeting featured complaints about new developments in Ooltewah on Snow Hill Road…… MORE
City Councilman criticizes recently passed DEI bill
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A Chattanooga city councilman said that the committee he runs will look different due to a recent Tennessee bill regarding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. (DEI) The Dismantle D-E-I Act was passed by the state legislature and signed into law by Governor Bill Lee last month. It prohibits local governments and schools…… MORE
Walker County man indicted in Hamilton County for first degree murder
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A Walker County man has been indicted by a Hamilton County Grand Jury for First Degree Murder. 41-year-old Nicholas Cheaton is being accused of a homicide that occurred March 15, 2025. At 6:15 p.m., the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) responded to the 3700 block of Youngstown Road. Upon arrival, officers located…… MORE
Two arrested after two undercover sex sting operations
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) — Two people were arrested on Lookout Mountain Monday after two undercover sting operations with several agencies. The Lookout Mountain Police Department (LMPD) received a notification from the FBI and TBI that a man named Jeffery Young was on his way to Lookout Mountain to meet a 15-year-old male for…… MORE
